WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Wednesday criticized China’s decision to cancel a growing number of US departing flights because of passengers who later tested positive for Covid-19 and warned it could take action in response.
“China’s actions are inconsistent with its obligations under the US-China Air Transport Agreement. We are engaging with the (Chinese government) on this and we retain the right to take regulatory measures as appropriate,” a US Transportation Department spokesperson said.
China on Wednesday ordered the suspension of six more U.S. flights in coming weeks after a surge in passengers testing positive for Covid-19, rising to 70 cancellations mandated this year in a schedule that had already been drastically cut back.
“China’s actions are inconsistent with its obligations under the US-China Air Transport Agreement. We are engaging with the (Chinese government) on this and we retain the right to take regulatory measures as appropriate,” a US Transportation Department spokesperson said.
China on Wednesday ordered the suspension of six more U.S. flights in coming weeks after a surge in passengers testing positive for Covid-19, rising to 70 cancellations mandated this year in a schedule that had already been drastically cut back.
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